A thoughtful approach to land use planning, paired with decision-making that balances growth and development with natural and cultural resource protection, is vital to maintaining a healthy and vibrant Piedmont region.
Time’s Up: The Costs of Data Center Tax Break in Virginia Far Outweigh the Benefits
Virginia has one last chance this year to pump the brakes on an unprecedented data center expansion that is overwhelming the state’s electric grid — and its communities …
Bike Month 2026: Better Than Ever
Bike Cville’s momentum is spreading. This year, there was something happening every single day, from group rides to events and clinics …
Weigh In Now to Protect the Future of Rural Loudoun
On Monday, May 4, the full Board of Supervisors will hold a special session to vote to support or reject the recommendations of the Transportation and Land Use Committee (TLUC) on the Western Loudoun Rural …
Bike Cville: Jump Starting Sustainable Momentum
This is the second in a series of blog posts reflecting on BikeCville’s eighth year. The previous post described the rides from the viewpoint of a participant. This post talks about why PEC started BikeCville …
PEC statement on Prince William Digital Gateway latest legal win
The recent ruling by the Virginia Court of Appeals against the Prince William Digital Gateway, in favor of the citizen-backed lawsuits attempting to block it, is another example of the growing grassroots power of Virginians …
It’s Time to End Data Centers’ Massive Tax Break
Take Action: Tell your Legislators and the Governor to End the Data Center Tax Subsidy by April 23, 2026 …
Outdoor Access is Economic Infrastructure: the Sixth Active Mobility Summit
Thanks to everyone who made the sixth annual Active Mobility Summit a success! …
Data Centers in the Town of Orange? Protecting Our Small-Town Character
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is working closely with residents and town officials to ensure that future development complements, not destroys, the unique character of Orange …
Help Get Data Center Reform Legislation Over the Finish Line!
Take Action: SB619 and SB339 passed the Senate, and we expect the House will start voting on these bills as early as this Tuesday, Feb. 24 …
Take Action: HB1122 Would Give More Power to Developers at the Expense of Communities
I’m writing to ask that you take immediate action on a critical bill coming up for a vote in the General Assembly that would limit local governments’ power to manage growth and development in their …
